Service battery charging system Chevy traverse

My wife's Traverse is a pain again. Should've gotten a Tahoe.

[@AJ259000]

Bought a 2014 Chevy 2 years ago, after reading the laundry list of issues, wish I did some research before buying.

[@MrMK211516]

Don't stress that's what KZbin is for. I have had hondas with a list too, and it's worse because you can't go to the junkyard and get the part. If I had a dollar for every cracked gas pump housing on those mid 2000 civics. Everyone has a quirk. This car has been super reliable.

[@fastfreddy7759]

i had to replace my alternator a week ago. What a pain!

[@lilianaruiz346]

What is that piece called because I think that’s wrong with my car also I done replace the battery and alternator and I think he’s at peace

[@brianseibert946]

Was it the cable to the fuse box to the alternator.??... mine is charging at 13 amp... but it usually run at 14.5 to 15.. also u cant find anything wrong with it.. thanks for tip.. I'll check that first

[@randy19642010]

THANKS FOR THE IMFO MINE DID THE SAME THING I GOT TO GO LOOK AT NOW BUT I WILL LOOK AT WHAT YOU SAID THANKS

[@rajandseema123]

Mine was smoking in area of alternator. Thought it was overheat ing. Turns out it could be the same issue. Thank you

[@MrMK211516]

Good luck it's fairly inexpensive my way or the dealer part isn't too bad.

[@billking7748]

I Have a question, Put New alternater 0n 2017 traverse charged good little over, 14 volts 3 weeks later started dropping down to About 12.shut off start up.charge good ?

[@MrMK211516]

You could've ended up with a faulty alternator. Check all your wiring make sure nothing is loose first. This job is a pain and don't want to do it again for no reason

[@jplusn11]

Did the gauge show 14V whenever the car was running before the "check charging system" light came on?

[@MrMK211516]

No idea, it's my wife's car and she only notices when things go south.

[@achap3604]

Thank u

[@MrMK211516]

Glad I could help

[@Chata.2113]

What is the part called? That’s exactly what mine did.

[@MrMK211516]

"Alternator charging cable" if I'm not mistaken

[@jesusspencer4219]

Did you have any other isues besides it not charging? Mine has the same problem with the wire, and it seems to shake alittle at low speeds

[@MrMK211516]

Have you fixed the wire?

[@jesusspencer4219]

@@MrMK211516 not yet i will tomorrow though, i hope that fix is it

[@MrMK211516]

@jesusspencer4219 the only complaint my wife gave me was that things shut off, ac, radio , etc. So it could be messing with your injectors or computer.

[@jesusspencer4219]

@@MrMK211516 yea thats what i was thinking

[@corygaston4309]

@@jesusspencer4219is that what fixed it?

[@katiendelvin]

I've paid for 2 alternators and a battery in 3 years. It died on the highway yesterday and would not charge. Can you give any advice?

[@MrMK211516]

Voltmeter test when it's on if it gives you 14.3~14.5 charge then your alternator is fine. I would check to make sure all wiring is sturdy, in the case of this traverse a light tug and the cable came right off. Then I would consider a parasitic draw. I would start with all those.

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

Failed to mention year, make, model, and engine size. Instant thumbs down 👎🏽